Commercial Drive has always been tasty area to dine, and Palki Restaurant is your go to for all things Indian.  Rather than focusing on one region, they’ve got a range of dishes from across India, including traditional curries, breads, tandoori preparations, and different types of chai tea.

Chef Shiv Singh hails directly from India and he is joined in the kitchen by a multicultural staff  that deliver top quality preparations to the table.  There are lots of choices for not only meat eaters, but also vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free eaters and those focusing on a low fat diet.   

The room is comfortable and calming with low ceilings and lots of wood and dim lighting.  There is an upper section and bar which can also be reserved for a private party.

I’d suggest the Palki’s Mixed Platter with Vegetable Samosa, Chicken and Vegetable Pakora.  The samosas are crisp but not in the slightest greasy and the chicken and vegetable pakoras little crunchy delights.

Order up some naan bread;  I particularly like the spinach and paneer naan, which beats the pants off any pizza I’ve had lately and for wings fans the Wings From Hell, are literally hellishly hot, but also quite heavenly.

The tandoori chicken is marinated overnight in a yogurt sauce and perfectly moist.  I’m a huge fan of the Prawn Goan Curry which is served in a coriander and curry sauce, perfect dipping sauce for your naan bread,  and the Lamb  Rogan Josh, lamb cubes in sauce, is a delight.  Raita, chutney’s, pickles and poppadoms make great side accompaniments; vegetarians will love the  Vegetable Biryani full of fresh vegetables, saffron, nuts, raisins and cashews and served over rice.

At lunch there is currently a buffet, but they will soon switch it up to thali, a meal made up of several small dishes.

I’ve never had room for dessert, but I’ve worked through some of the cocktails and can recommend sampling a few.

Service here too is top notch; friendly, courteous and efficient.   Full take-out and delivery are also available.